ITSA: Senior Associate Information Security Analyst

Recruit-It; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit-It is seeking an Information Security Manager in Gauteng to lead security operations, risk management, and governance across client environments.

You will oversee security controls, incident response, and compliance with frameworks such as PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR/POPIA, and NIST. Collaboration with IT, risk, and business units is essential for embedding security into processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, CIS, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, GDPR)
• Understanding of network security, system architecture, and protocols
• Experience with SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security
• Knowledge of vulnerability management and penetration testing

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and investigate potential threats
• Support implementation and monitoring of security controls
• Maintain and administer security tools (antivirus, DLP, endpoint)
• Assist in risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, remediation prioritisation
• Contribute to incident response and post-incident reporting
• Engage with clients and stakeholders on security matters

Skills

Technical Expertise (L3)

Problem Solving (L3)

Planning and Organising (L3)

Customer Service (L3)

Oral and Written Communication (L3)

Education

Degree in Information Security / Cybersecurity / CS

Tools

SIEM tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Endpoint security

Vulnerability management tooling

Penetration testing practices

Job description

Key Performance Areas

Information security operations:

• Monitor security alerts and events from various systems (SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint tools)
• Investigate potential threats and elevate incidents as necessary
• Support implementation and monitoring of security controls (firewalls, access control, encryption)
• Maintain and administer security tools including antivirus, DLP, and endpoint protection
• Install and manage security software solutions to protect IT infrastructure

Risk management:

• Participate in enterprise risk assessments to identify threats and vulnerabilities
• Support vulnerability assessments, analyse results, and assist in remediation prioritisation
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to reduce identified risks
• Contribute to penetration testing activities and remediation efforts
• Assist in developing organisational security best practices

Incident management and response:

• Support incident response activities including investigation, documentation, and reporting
• Analyse security breaches and assess impact
• Maintain accurate incident records for audit and compliance purposes
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders during incident remediation

Compliance and governance

• Support compliance with industry standards and frameworks (PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, POPIA, NIST),
• Participate in internal and external security assessments and audits
• Ensure compliance with Client Third Party Risk Reduction (CTPRR) requirements
• Assist in implementing security controls aligned with regulatory requirements

Client and stakeholder engagement:

• Engage with clients on security-related matters including risk remediation and onboarding
• Provide security advisory support for new software and system implementations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security into business processes

Security awareness and continuous improvement:

• Contribute to security awareness initiatives and training programmes
• Develop training materials and educate staff on best security practices
• Research emerging threats and recommend enhancements
• Evaluate and support implementation of new security technologies

Key Internal and External Relationships

Internal

Stakeholder:

• IT Teams - Collaboration on security implementation and vulnerability remediation
• Risk and Compliance - Alignment on regulatory and governance requirements
• Business Units -Security guidance and risk awareness
• Security Operations Team - Coordination of monitoring and incident response

Stakeholder:

• Clients - Security governance, compliance alignment, and risk remediation
• Third-party Vendors - Security assessments and risk management
• Industry Bodies - Staying informed on security standards and trends

Organogram

Information Security Manager

This position

Competencies

Knowledge:

• Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related
• Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, CIS, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, GDPR)
• Understanding of network security, system architecture, and protocols
• Experience with SIEM tools, firewalls, IDS/IPS, & endpoint security
• Knowledge of vulnerability management and penetration testing practices
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field
• Preferred Certifications: CompTIA Security+/ CISSP /CISM

Skills:

• Technical Expertise (L3)
• Problem Solving (L3)
• Planning and Organising (L3)
• Customer Service (L3)
• Oral and Written Communication (L3)

Attributes:

• Attention to detail
• Collaboration
• Resilience